It’s Spring – Time for the Kelsey Creek Farm Sheep Shearing Event

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The annual sheep shearing event is scheduled for this weekend. On Saturday, April 26th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 AM head to Kelsey Creek Farm Park for a fun day of activities, events and live sheep shearing.

Demonstrations will show how sheep are sheared and how wool is collected, processed and used to make garments. The shearing also helps the sheep stay cool during warmer months.

Did you know . . . on average each sheep provides six to ten pounds of wool annually.

You’ll also find pony rides, tractor-pulled wagon rides, farm animals and many other activities. Spinning techniques will be demonstrated so visitors can see the full circle process of how raw wool becomes a finished product for clothing. The event is free – food is available for purchase.

There’s free parking and shuttle service from Wilburton Park-and-Ride (720 114th Avenue SE) and Bannerwood Sports Park (1790 Richards Road)